The CZickness XLVII....We march forward, my friends.

[llh1956]

Where is the @llh1956 ? Looks like is is divesting hisself of 1911s?

Those belong to my friend Bill up around Lafayette.

 

[STopaz1982]

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Sweet!!! Haze gray and underway.

 

[llh1956]

Just got back from my LGS...

spill the beans, what ya buy!

 

[STopaz1982]

While in Quincy, I got to watch my son preflight and the take off with a load of passengers as co-pilot. That was really cool to see

What aircraft is that? Corporate pilot?

 

[88E30M50]

What aircraft is that? Corporate pilot?

It's a Tecnam P2012. He flies with Cape Air, doing regional passenger flights. From Quincy, he flies passengers to ORD and St Louis

 

[STopaz1982]

On the way back, I took a quick detour to Chanute AFB, where I spent 11 weeks 40 years ago this summer. That was sad and depressing, but a little cool to see too.

I know what you mean. Sad to see places like this run down. Not quite the same but went to visit the Naval Academy where I was stationed 1978-80 not long after 9-11. Sandbagged gates and security like I had never seen in my time. Just not the same feel.

 

[STopaz1982]

It's a Tecnam P2012. He flies with Cape Air, doing regional passenger flights. From Quincy, he flies passengers to ORD and St Louis

Cool! I remember when Tecnam started out with a light sport category aircraft. They have definitely increased their stable since then. I envy your son for his career. Hope he enjoys it.

 

[ChrisK]

Did someone say CZ ?

On the way back, I took a quick detour to Chanute AFB, where I spent 11 weeks 40 years ago this summer. That was sad and depressing, but a little cool to see too.

I was there in January and February of 1978

 

[ChrisK]

I'm happy to have been able to take part in that project. It really was cool

Same here.

 

[88E30M50]

I know what you mean. Sad to see places like this run down. Not quite the same but went to visit the Naval Academy where I was stationed 1978-80 not long after 9-11. Sandbagged gates and security like I had never seen in my time. Just not the same feel.

It was probably a mistake to go back there. I should have left the good memories be. Nothing demonstrates the passage of time like the decay of the location of cherished memories. You can never go back.

I think that I was almost expecting to see my 19 year old self still hanging out there.

 

[mcapo]

First, a tribute to CM. He traded me this Standard Mfg 1911 for an old Marlin lever action. Hope you got to shoot it Sir. Being the flashy guy he is, he had these pimp grips on the Standard. Before and after shots - which one y'all like?

Thanks for everything, CM. The love you've spread around in this world is getting ready to surround and protect you into the next phase, X 1000. Mark my words. Godspeed, Sir.

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That is a spectacular gun to shoot AND to look at! I had the opportunity to shoot it one day when Tim and CKW came up here for some range time.

 

[STopaz1982]

It was probably a mistake to go back there. I should have left the good memories be. Nothing demonstrates the passage of time like the decay of the location of cherished memories. You can never go back.

I think that I was almost expecting to see my 19 year old self still hanging out there.

Sounds like we are from the same era. Man I miss those days. It’s hard seeing the places of your youth change so much.

 

[Hoosier45]

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Those who were involved that I can remember including WTB, CM, KJQ, H45, 88, TT, Chris K, Mcapo, Wizard and possible others that I cannot remember (I'm old)

I think CM and I met 4 times on the pantsless highway by the time that was done. Dennys in Lebanon. Everyone was very excited for the project.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Who said that was bread.

Meh, I've eaten worse and been sober.

 

[RustyHornet]

Evening folks! Mouse Man, you are forever loved.


Only CZ currently. Sportsman’s Warehouse special edition 457 youth in .22lr

 

[Benp]

Evening all!

 

[Leadeye]

Helped the gardener collect more rocks today, I wonder sometimes in the future how archeologists will explain all the structures left behind. The legacy of an ambitious landscaper.

 

[Haven]

Those belong to my friend Bill up around Lafayette.

I will be honest, I am VERY tempted by that Springfield. I'm trying to figure out if I can sell a kidney or something.

 

[Lee11b]

Sounds like we are from the same era. Man I miss those days. It’s hard seeing the places of your youth change so much.

I can’t believe all the cool “watering holes “ aka LGS that have closed. The only ones opening are the large commercials with their own rules and not much cool used stuff.

 

[ditcherman]

An object which, often after being touched by the Wizard, transcends its mechanical perfection and binds the souls of those lucky enough to be blessed with the CZickness.

I want in.
Maybe someday.
Like others have alluded too, just kind of following along in here and wishing CM and his family all the best.